Tornadoes in Williams County
The Storm Prediction Center records 12 tornadoes whose paths touched Williams County, Ohio between 1954 and 2001. They killed 1 person and injured 30. The busiest month is May, with 4 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 27 March 1991. The most recent was on 26 May 2001.
- 12tornadoes
- 1death
- 30injuries
- 285per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Williams County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 4 | 33% |
| F1 / EF1 | 2 | 17% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 33% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 17% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Williams County tornadoes over time
The 2000s only run to 2001, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 4 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2000s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 2 |
| May | 4 |
| Jun | 0 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Williams County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Hudson, Indiana tornado27 March 1991, F3, 1 death, 24 injuries, 21 miles long
- Longest path: Indiana tornado6 May 1961, F3, 5 injuries, 33.4 miles long
- Most recent: Ohio tornado26 May 2001, F0, 0.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Williams County
- Hudson, Indiana tornado27 March 1991, F3, 1 death, 24 injuries, 21 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.